Durgin Park

A couple of years ago, my aunt and uncle introduced us to Durgin Park. They started going there when they were first married (around 50 years ago). Even then, Durgin Park had been an institution in Boston. It was established in 1827.

The restaurant is located at Faneuil Hall. As you walk past Quincy Market, it is in the North Market building. Of course, you could always look for the inconspicuous flag if you can't find it.


My daughter likes to go to Durgin Park for her birthday. So, over the weekend, we drove into Boston and made our way to Faneuil Hall. After watching some street performers, we went to Durgin Park and got a table right away.

After a glance at the menu, my daughter is ready to order. Then, the same thing happens.

She asks for lobster, the waiter smiles at her then looks at us and tells us how much it is, and we smile back and say "it's her birthday; it's ok". Then the waiter says, "lobsta it is".

The "lobsta conversation" with the waiter has become our tradition with this traditional Boston restaurant.